Beyond the Buzz Podcast
Short, evidence-informed episodes helping you decide which health, technology, culture, and business trends, claims, and conversations are worth your time, money, attention, or concern.
Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz — scientist and communicator with decades of experience translating complex human research into clear, evidence-informed insight.
Beyond the Buzz goes beyond asking whether something works to ask what the evidence means for the real-world decision in front of you.
Each week, Tara starts with a question already attracting meaningful public attention that she genuinely wants to understand. She does the research so you don’t have to — weighing what the evidence supports, what remains uncertain, and what that means for the decision.
Each episode follows a clear arc:
The Buzz
Receipt Check
What the Evidence Shows
Why the Buzz Resonates
The Evidence Clarity Moment
Filter By Category
Red-Light Therapy and Exercise Recovery Claims
How glowing recovery tools promise more than the evidence consistently supports
Cold Plunging and Claims About Improving Mood
What the evidence suggests when a powerful experience feels like a mental reset
AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support
Understanding when digital support feels helpful, and where its limits begin to matter
Do Daily Supplements Actually Increase Energy?
Why feeling tired often leads to supplements — and what evidence suggests about their real impact
How the Need for Certainty Shapes Health Decisions
Why the urge to know for sure can quietly shape how we search, worry, and decide
How Sleep Trackers Shape What We Think About Sleep
Why sleep data can influence how rested you feel, not just how you slept
What Probiotics Really Do for Gut Health
Understanding why probiotic benefits are specific, limited, and often misunderstood can clarify gut health claims.
Beyond The Buzz - Trailer
Welcome to Beyond the Buzz — a short-form, evidence-informed podcast for curious adults. Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz, the series examines the evidence behind today’s health, technology, and culture trends in episodes usually around 10 minutes. New episodes launch weekly.